Allylation of 5-methylfurfural catalyzed by phase-transfer reagents in aqueous media

Authors
Li, ZN Pan, GZ Zheng, Z Chen, HL
Citation
Zn. Li et al., Allylation of 5-methylfurfural catalyzed by phase-transfer reagents in aqueous media, REACT KIN C, 69(1), 2000, pp. 77-82
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics
Journal title
REACTION KINETICS AND CATALYSIS LETTERS
ISSN journal
01331736 → ACNP
Volume
69
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
77 - 82
Database
ISI
SICI code
0133-1736(200001)69:1<77:AO5CBP>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Allylation of 5-methylfurfural with allyl halide and zinc was performed by using quaternary ammonium and phosphonium salts as phase-transfer catalysts . The phosphonium salt showed higher activity than the ammonium salt. Excel lent yields were obtained with both catalysts.